Rolex's

[michael243]

At what age did you buy one and why did you buy one?

I have a goal of getting one in the next couple years

[Charlie1986]

i didn't buy one got given one from my grandad from his Scottish and Newcastle brewery apprenticeship.

1965 oyster 9655 ( but I'm trying to confirm everything but it proving hard )

[trowelhead]

Age 25, bought a datejust as a "pat on the back" for putting in lots of hard work in my business

It's a nice thing to tick off the to do list, but it's only a watch

[bod27]

Bought my Sub date in 1990 , I was 26 and had always wanted one from about 14 years of age, I blame the adverts in National Geographic! I spent most of my first months wage on it , bought in Bahrain for £900 ish , they were £1200 ish in the UK at the time. Bought my next one for my 50th , a SS Daytona!

[michael243]

trowelhead said:

It's a nice thing to tick off the to do list, but it's only a watch

I know its only a watch but it's a nice one to have!

I want to be able to keep it for all of my adult life, and pass it on afterwards

bod27 said:

Bought my Sub date in 1990 , I was 26 and had always wanted one from about 14 years of age, I blame the adverts in National Geographic! I spent most of my first months wage on it , bought in Bahrain for £900 ish , they were £1200 ish in the UK at the time. Bought my next one for my 50th , a SS Daytona!

If only they were that cheap now

I bet the Daytona cost a bit more then the £900 or so you paid for your Sub in 1990, which was actually before I was born...!

Edited by michael243 on Tuesday 22 December 01:23

[bod27]

michael243 said:

If only they were that cheap now

I bet the Daytona cost a bit more then the £900 or so you paid for your Dub in 1990, which was actually before I was born...!

I only went in to see how much a new strap for the Sub was, at £800 I thought I would leave it,anyway got talking to the manager and put my name down for a Daytona , about 8 months later I got the call, and yes it was a tad more than my first Rolex!

[Some Gump]

22. Bought as celebration of first proper job, having passed probation period.

[bod27]

michael243 said:

If only they were that cheap now

I bet the Daytona cost a bit more then the £900 or so you paid for your Dub in 1990, which was actually before I was born...!

I only went in to see how much a new strap for the Sub was, at £800 I thought I would leave it,anyway got talking to the manager and put my name down for a Daytona , about 8 months later I got the call, and yes it was a tad more than my first Rolex!

[Jimmy Recard]

I bought my used Datejust when I was 21

[taaffy]

SS Datejust at 25... Wanted a Rolex dress watch and this was just perfect.

Bi-colour Daytona at 35.. wanted one since I first saw one in a magazine.

I've sold both and will possibly buy another Daytona at some point.

Loving my Tudor Black bay's at the moment.

[michael gould]

Ive had 6 Rolex's ....first one at the age of 21 ......no longer own one !

[audidoody]

Bought my first (SS Datejust) at 36. Mail order from Alexanders in Guildford

Wanted a lifetime keepsake.

And something that could be instantly turned to cash when my secret spy mission in the heart of Africa went to sh*t and I had to make my way across the Sahara to safety.

Now have two more pre-owned (non C Sub, GMT (Pepsi) in the collection. Doing better than an ISA.

Never needed them for bribes to escape hostile countries though. Visa card worked fine.

:-)

[rat840771]

It took some work to get mine.

10 years service at work I got a horrible longines gold watch, managed to take it back to the shop and exchange for a Brietling, sold that to a mate and bought an Omega Seamaster chrono.

Sold the Omega and bought a 2nd hand Zenith El primero.

15 years service, 34 years young ( now you can buy what you want and provide receipt) - exchanged the Zenith for an unworn but used Seamaster from Blowers

25 years service - still have the Rolex.

[crashley]

I've got a GMT II i bought as a 21st birthday present to me as a do-all watch. I've worn it every day for the last almost-twelve years. You've made me feel old.

[mackie1]

I'd love a no-date Sub at some point but I just can't justify it now. Not when my Steinhart Ocean Titanium 500 is so nice for the money. If I do splash out it'll likely be on a Pelagos I think.

Edited by mackie1 on Tuesday 22 December 13:06

[loafer123]

I bought myself a Sea Dweller when I was about 32.

[crispyshark]

When: this year
Age: 30 something
Why: Had too many Omegas and got a good trade on one for a J12 and a 1966 Rolex Date Just....felt I needed to have one in my life seeing as I have a Tudor already. 1966 is also the date my grandfather moved into the house that we have just bought from him and renovated; felt like some significance there.

[sealtt]

Got my first one as a 21st B-Day present from my Mum & Dad, so I'll never sell that and still enjoy using it occasionally.

First one I bought myself was at, I think, 23, but that is long gone now!

[bobbybee]

25 = Submariner Date, I still have it
39 = Explorer II Polar, sold
40 = SS Daytona Polar, sold
44 = Explorer 39mm, current beater

All bought for the same reason, because I wanted to and liked the design, movement doesn't really come into it as they all have solid workhorse units

[michael243]

Which dealer would you recommend me to use?